Communique July 2015 - Levin Uniting Church

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JULY 2015
Allen Little
06 367 5900
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Levin Uniting Church
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THE BETTANY FAMILY FAREWELL
On Sunday 21st June at the 10am service, we all had a chance to hear Phil and Shona for the last time.
We had 93 people in the hall and more arrived after for the bring and share lunch.
At the end of the service there was a responsive Litany of release & blessing, where Phil, Shona and the
congregation broke our commitment with each other.
The choir sang a surprise Benediction ‘God be with you till we meet again’
Following the service there was a time to mingle, the food was being heated up and tables set. We waited
for the Interim Moderator Rev Silvia Purdie to arrive, unfortunately Silvia had been held up due to the
flooding.
So the Rev. Steve Jourdain (Presbytery Central) kindly stepped up on Silvia's behalf, and Mr Ian Harris
(LNI Synod) also spoke.
Then we presented the Bettany family with their leaving gifts, they were overwhelmed
with everyone’s generosity.
For their memories, we had a copy of the late Colin Hiltons painting of our church
framed for them to hang on their wall.
We also gave them: a bread maker, a camera, a family
board game and a craft trolley (for Shona’s card making).
They will be leaving Levin on 4th July to Waimate where
Phil will be taking up his new position.
SERVICES FOR JULY.
10AM IN THE HALL
Come along and support these people leading services this month:
5th July—Communion Rev. Bob Elyes
12th July
Allen Little
19th July
Glad Passmore
26th July
Rev. Peter McKenzie (from UCANZ)
PROUD GRANDPARENT CORNER
INTRODUCING LISEI LEAUPEPE,
(Grand-daughter of Margaret and Ron Burling.)
Lisei has recently headed off to America to participate as one of a group of activity leaders at a Summer
camp for girls.
Her trip has involved two days travelling by air with three changes of plane and then by bus on the final leg
to Camp Pinecliffe in Maine located on the edge of Crystal Lake.
Her first few days in camp have been spent in briefings, group-bonding, and preparation for the arrival of
campers.
Just a few of the numerous photos she has posted on Facebook follow
Well laden during
a stop-over transfer
Bonding activities and …
...a hint of activities to come
Impressive grounds and lake
The dining hall ready for the
coming influx
The team gets larger
Psalm 23 for Busy People
The Lord is my Pace Setter, I shall not rush,
He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,
He provides me with images of stillness,
Which restore my serenity.
He leads me in ways of efficiency,
through calmness of mind; and his guidance is peace.
Even though I have a great many things to accomplish each day,
I will not fret, for his presence is here.
His timelessness, his all-importance will keep me in balance.
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the midst of my activity,
by anointing my head with his oils of tranquility,
My cup of joyous energy overflows.
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall be the fruit of my hours,
For I shall walk in the pace of my Lord,
and dwell in his house for ever.
It is said that membership of every
organisation is made up of four bones  Wishbones - wish others would do
the job
 Knucklebones - knock everyone
else doing the job
 Jawbones - talk about doing the job
and do little else
 Backbones - carry the load and get
on with the job
What type of Knucklebone are you?
School Holidays are in July:
End of term 2: Friday 3rd July
Start of term 3: Monday 20th July
PARISH COUNCIL 17TH JUNE 2015
At its meeting on 17th June Parish Council once again had a full Agenda for consideration. It was the
last such meeting to be Chaired by Rev Phil Bettany prior to his move South to Waimate.
We discussed various matters of a routine nature but also elected Marshal Scott to be our Chair for
the immediate future, and Viv Hudson will bring the Notices on Sunday mornings for the ensuing
month.
We were pleased to receive special Request for infant Baptism details of which will be made known
nearer to the occasion.
As part of matters related to the St Johns site, Councillors were briefed on the land story (History)
which has been researched for presentation to the Methodist Church as we proceed to dispose of the
old Church site.
Council discussed potential to enhance use of the Church complex on Oxford Street and is very much
aware we have not yet heard from Presbyterian Church Property Trustees.
As part of the Worship Committee’s Report Council was interested to note we may well have a visit
from Rt Rev Andrew Norton, Moderator of Presbyterian Church NZ in the not too distant future.
The Preaching schedule was discussed and subsequently completed until the end of August. Rev
Rev Gene Lawrence will Preach the Parish Vacant on June 28th, and over the following two months
Sunday Services will have plenty of variety with various people having kindly agreed to lead Worship:July
5© Rev Bob Eyles
12 Allen Little
19 Glad Passmore
26 Rev Peter MacKenzie
August
2© Rev Bob Eyles
9 Turakina Maori Girls
16 Peggy Jordain
23 Rev John Turton
30 Back-2-Church Allen Little
A simple questioner has been prepared inviting fresh input / suggestions from the Congregation and
this will be available in the pews news shortly.
An issue of concern is how Levin Uniting Church is relevant for our Children and Young people.
Contact has been established with Ngahuia Rolston the Presbytery Central Youth Ministry Enabler
exploring various possibilities and discussion’s will take place with young people as opportunity
enables.
Allen Little
Parish Clerk
Sunday 30th
August 2015
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LEVIN UNITING PARISH COMMUNIQUE’
Giving last 4 weeks:
Budgeted: $980.77
Adults attending
31 May
$574.60
54
7 June
$813.30
64
14 June
$566.20
64
21 June
$587.50
91
Total Budgeted:
Total Received:
$3,923.08
$2,541.60 under $1,381.48
The budgeted amount was included in this years
budget that you approved at the AGM. The automatic payments & Waitarere Giving have their own
budgeted amount & are not included in this figure.
Only the envelope/open given amounts.
Please
consider changing to an automatic payment—
this is a constant amount, especially if you are
unable to attend church every week. Thank you
to those who have done this.
Helpers are needed to help set up (Friday AM)
and take down church each Sunday morning.
Please consider this important part of making
church run smoothly.
If you know of someone who is not
well, PLEASE let the office know! I will
get someone to get in contact
It is with the deepest sadness and sorrow that we
announce the passing of our Church members in the
last month:
Betty Montford, Arthur Johnston, Ross Eagle
Can you spare 1/2 hour on Sunday
Evenings?
From 5.45pm the community evening
meal is served and we need people to
help to do this. Talk to Peter or Jack.
Thank you
This is EVERY SUNDAY we would
love to see you.
JULY DOOR DUTY:
5/12: Maurice & Faye Waldrom
19/26: someone else
Please help make this work!
WOMEN’S FELLOWSHIP
NOTICES FOR JULY
Morning Group: Meets Thursday 2nd at 9.45am in
the Gilmour Lounge. Last month's postponed "Show
and Tell" Please bring an Item of interest or something that you treasure to show and speak about All
Welcome
Afternoon Group: Meets Tuesday 14th at 1.30pm
in the Wesley Lounge
Evening Group: Meet Tuesday 28th at 7.30pm in
the Gilmour Lounge.
Loaves
&
Fishes
Lunch for June
Thursday 23rd July at 11.30
for a 12pm start.
Only $8 p/p for a hearty
soup with roll, followed by a
pudding. Tea, Coffee and friendship. Put your name
on the clipboard or ring the office to book.
Rummikub is here again. This month on
4th & 18th July at 1.30pm in the Gilmour
Lounge.
Good News stories, celebrations, What’s
happening in the Parish to include in The
communiqué .
This is your newsletter about your parish, if you
have news, please let the office know (phone or
email)
Date
Time
What
Where
Thursday 2nd
9.45am
Women's Fellowship
Gilmour Lounge
Saturday 4th
8am11.30am
Monthly Market
Hall complex
Sunday 12th
1.30pm
Hosanna Service
Salvation Army
Tuesday 14th
1.30pm
Women’s Fellowship
Wesley Lounge
Wednesday 15th 7pm
Parish Council
Gilmour Lounge
Thursday 16th
11.30am
Loaves & Fishes
Gilmour Lounge
Tuesday 21st
By 1pm
Newsletter Material Due
Office
Tuesday 28th
7.30pm
Women’s Fellowship
Gilmour Lounge
Friday 31st
9am
Newsletter Team
Gilmour Lounge
Levin Uniting Parish
What’s coming up
July 2015
Every
Sunday
10am Worship
Hall &
Waitarere
3.30 Alpha Course Gilmour Lge
6pm Community
Hall
Meal
7pm Service
Hall
Every
Tuesday
12pm Prayer with
Jack
Wesley
Lounge
Every
Thursday
7.30pm Choir
Practice
Gilmour
Lounge